Staff Notes for 10/25/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
October 25, 2022
Site Plan 66-2022 Alisha & Michael Griffey
26 Tall Timbers Road / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, driveway plans, stormwater report
Parcel History: building permits 1998, 2015, 2016, 2021
Warren Co Referral Sent: October 2022 / Comments: Concur w/local board. Informal staff comments:
Encourage discussion about stormwater runoff and permeable paver option due to
proximity to Lake George.
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a new driveway configuration.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a new driveway configuration to have access from an adjoining lot from Assembly Point
Road. Project work includes 5,470 sq ft of new driveway surface with stormwater management and stone
retaining walls. Site disturbance is 23,000 sq ft. The existing residence and outbuildings to remain unchanged.
The project includes merging two lots. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for site development in the WR
zone for a new driveway and major stormwater shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location- The project is located at 26 Tall Timbers Drive on a 2.79 ac combine parcel of 239.161-23 and
239.16-1-24
• Arrangement- The project is for a driveway of 5,740 sq ft to be constructed on the applicant’s property to
access Assembly Point Road where the property has access to a driveway from an adjoining properties.
• Site Design-
• Building – The existing buildings on the property are to remain this includes a one story cabin, existing 2-
story home, and a detached garage.
• Site conditions-The existing driveway including the paved parking, paved drive and crushed stone drive are
to remain with no changes
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-the plans show there are to be shallow depression
areas to assist with stormwater management. The plans show boulder retaining wall sections to be installed
along the driveway with heights of up to 8 ft. The project includes a draft stormwater maintenance
agreement.
• Landscape plan-The plans show tree clearing on the site specific to the driveway.
• Site lighting plan-The plans indicate lighting to be downcast and night sky compliant – there is no lighting
noted on the plans.
• Utility details-No changes to the existing utilities for the buildings.
• Elevations-The plans do not indicate a road elevation, the board may request clarification or cross section.
• Floor plans-There are no changes to the buildings.
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• Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, r. construction/demolition
disposal s. snow removal.
• The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically
associated with commercial projects. The applicant has provided information for: j. stormwater, k.
topography, l. landscaping, and q. soil logs.
• Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new driveway for a total driveway
area of 8,840 sq ft though the applicant’s property versus the adjoining properties The board may request
additional information for the cross section or elevation view of the driveway due to the site slopes. Staff
suggests a condition as part of final plans to include documentation of lot combination.
Meeting History: 1st Meeting